"Growing up is losing some illusions,
in order to acquire others."
Virginia Woolf
As a child, society reflected the illusion to never to doubt a peer. A doctor, dentist, minister, relative or neighbor were all superior to the child and no one cared what a child had to offer. There would be no second guessing instructions given by any adult. A preference of a child was not to be voiced nor demonstrated.
Illusions seemed to fall away as I began to realize that God was not an elderly grandpa man sitting up in the sky throwing sinners into hell. The commandments made me well aware of my frailties, but as I observed, peers appeared to be not so perfect themselves.
Illusions now seem to take on the expectations of peace, health, and food for all. The visions are filled with carpenters helping to build shelters or homes while gardeners offer an abundance of organic food. Doctors and dentists freely tend to those most in need, and our earth reaps the benefits of conscientious living. I cling to this illusion as the world seems to crumble beneath our feet.
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